Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole has been questioned by police after an alleged attack on his wife.

Cole, who is currently on loan to Burnley from Sunderland, was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Cheshire police said they arrested a man aged 36 on suspicion of assault.

A spokesman said: "He was interviewed and released on bail until April pending further inquiries."